Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp

This impressive appetizer wraps hot-and-spicy shrimp in cool-and-crisp lettuce. Save any leftovers for a light yet satisfying lunch the next day.

Total Time: 0:22

Prep: 0:15

Cook: 0:07

Level:
Moderate

Ingredients

1 tbsp. peanut oil

1 lb. shrimp

2 medium celery stalks

¼ c. chopped water chestnuts

1 clove garlic

1 tsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 tbsp. hoisin sauce

1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp. rice vinegar

8 large Boston lettuce leaves

roasted peanuts

Directions

In nonstick 12-inch skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes or just until opaque throughout, stirring constantly. With slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.

To same skillet, add celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger, and cook 2 minutes, until celery is tender-crisp, stirring. Return shrimp to skillet; stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook 1 minute or just until mixture is heated through. Remove skillet from heat.